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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.06, 1,053.30 and 573.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.06, 1,053.30 and 573.29 is: 860.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.06 : 1,053.30 = 573.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.06/1,053.30 = 573.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.06x = 1,053.30 × 573.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.06x = 603,841.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,841.09/702.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.10

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